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Expalin the uses of common hydrocarbons in our daily life?

Explain the uses of common hydrocarbons in our daily life?

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Asked by Swathi

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Some common hydrocarbons and their uses:

NameUsesMethaneIt is used as a fuel in electrical generation. Produces less amount of carbon dioxide.PropaneIt is used for heating and cookingButaneIt is used in lighters and also in aerosol cansPentaneGenerally it is used as solvents in the laboratory and in the production of polystyrene.HexaneIt is used to produce in glue for shoes, leather products, etcHeptaneIt is the major component of gasoline.OctaneIt is used in gasoline that reduces knockNonaneIt is the component of fuel Example:DieselDecaneIt is also a component of gasoline

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